RugbyLiebe wrote:As Germany normally doesn't use the 7s players for 15s and basically all of them are not employed at Wild I could see those guys playing. From the player's nominated for the 3 games, if I'm not totally wrong, you could make a full team without the HRK/Wild players.

Since the captains made their statements on behalf of the team council, you should expect that, if at all, very few players from the original November setup will be nominated for the upcoming game.

RugbyLiebe wrote:As Germany normally doesn't use the 7s players for 15s and basically all of them are not employed at Wild I could see those guys playing. From the player's nominated for the 3 games, if I'm not totally wrong, you could make a full team without the HRK/Wild players.

Since the captains made their statements on behalf of the team council, you should expect that, if at all, very few players from the original November setup will be nominated for the upcoming game.

Maybe. Or maybe the Wild players have a simple majority in the team. Which should actually be the case. But this is pure speculation. We will see.

How to grow rugby worldwide?Look at the world ranking in July. Teams ranked 1-10 have to play one team from 11-20 (they don't play in a regular competition) away the next year. 11-20 play 21-30 away and so on. Yes, it really is that simple.

I count two players left with Wynston Cameron-Dow and Nikolai Klewinghaus. This is an extremely strong backline with all the 7s guns. If I am not wrong it will also be the 15s debut of Sebastian Fromm one of the best German born player in this generation (former captain of Trinity College). Also some youngster in it who just played the U20 Euro.

How to grow rugby worldwide?Look at the world ranking in July. Teams ranked 1-10 have to play one team from 11-20 (they don't play in a regular competition) away the next year. 11-20 play 21-30 away and so on. Yes, it really is that simple.

The backs will be really interesting to see with all the 7s players (many of them "sport soldiers", employed by the army to play rugby). Forwards: we will see. Obviously not as experienced as the Wild guys.Lets positively see this as a chance for young players to impress and lets hope this will be sorted out asap after the game.

How to grow rugby worldwide?Look at the world ranking in July. Teams ranked 1-10 have to play one team from 11-20 (they don't play in a regular competition) away the next year. 11-20 play 21-30 away and so on. Yes, it really is that simple.

According to his club Cameron-Dow has an ankle injury.Let's see what Zangqa can do with this backline. The forwards might be more of a problem, they have never played together before and don't have one club dominant like the backs.Is there even a forwards coach involved? Von Grumbkow and Zangqa are both former backs.

Well that didnt go too well, but with more prep would have been pretty even score i reckon. Defensive organisation came apart on a few occasions and the forward attacking play was a bit static. What a maul though!

No official invitations yet, but there will be apparently an extra "Rugby-Bundestag" in January. Until then lets hope for the best.

How to grow rugby worldwide?Look at the world ranking in July. Teams ranked 1-10 have to play one team from 11-20 (they don't play in a regular competition) away the next year. 11-20 play 21-30 away and so on. Yes, it really is that simple.

Armchair Fan wrote:I fear that will be too late to organise a proper assault to REC. I expect huge spankings against Romania and Georgia, then vital games to prevent relegation...

This absolutely depends on the outcome. The de facto or former (?) national team plays in the European Shield this saturday. If their isn't an agreement we won't be able to stay in the REC no matter what preparation time. We are talking about the 40 best players here.

How to grow rugby worldwide?Look at the world ranking in July. Teams ranked 1-10 have to play one team from 11-20 (they don't play in a regular competition) away the next year. 11-20 play 21-30 away and so on. Yes, it really is that simple.